Multiple Choice
Which is not an involuntary part of the swallowing reflex?
A) Muscles pull the pharynx upward toward the food.
B) The epiglottis closes off the top of the trachea.
C) The tongue presses against the uvula and soft palate.
D) The tongue rolls chewed food into a bolus and pushes it to the oropharynx.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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